Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction probably the last time the

probably the last time the latter was in sight of friendly forces

10th Infantry Battalion was in France eight months

accompanied by replacement ribbon

5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

from: Afghanistan

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction probably the last time theConstructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with LDO code L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 24 mm (w) x 47. 69 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.